Fishy Fiction
There is no better way to welcome summertime then fishing for new stories. Get hooked on reading with these fish inspired books!
Fishbowl by Bradley Somer
A goldfish named Ian is falling from the 27th-floor balcony on which his fishbowl sits. He's longed for adventure, so when the opportunity arises, he escapes from his bowl, clears the balcony railing and finds himself airborne.
The Way of All Fish by Martha Grimes
A despicable literary agent, Bass Hess, likes to sue his former clients after they fire him. Some authors settle rather than fight back, but not Cindy Sella. Meanwhile, a mega-bestselling author, two hit men, a publisher, an editor, and a mysterious Malaysian woman, decide to take Hess down. This requires a séance, an alligator, a number of tropical fish, and other esoteric items.
Butterfly Fish by Irenosen Okojie
With wry humour and a deft touch, "Butterfly Fish", the outstanding first novel by a stunning new writer, is a work of elegant and captivating storytelling. A dual narrative set in contemporary London and 18th century Benin in Africa, the book traverses the realms of magical realism with luminous style and graceful, effortless prose.
Edward Bloom was an extraordinary man. He saved lives and tamed giants. Animals, people, and women loved him. He knew more jokes, and could outrun any man alive. But now Edward Bloom is dying, and William wants desperately to know the truth about his elusive father. Using the few facts he knows, William re-creates Edward's life in a series of legends and myths, through which he begins to understand his father's great feats, and his great failings.
Fish Change Directio in Cold Weather by Peter Szalowski
When his parents split up, and his dad leaves home, a 10-year-old boy begs the sky to help him. The next day an ice storm covers his city. When the power goes out and the temperature drops, people must turn to each other to survive. For one neighborhood the catastrophe brings surprising new beginnings. But will the ice storm bring the boy's parents back together? This hilarious, loveable, and refreshing novel reminds us that happy endings might still be possible.
Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Ally's greatest fear is that everyone will find out she is as dumb as she thinks she is because she still doesn't know how to read. She is afraid to ask for help; after all, how can you cure dumb?
Abasio, Xulai and their children search for others who might be interested in adopting their sea-dwelling lifestyle. Meanwhile, they encounter strange visitors who have been gatehred together to perform one last good deed on Earth before its metamorphosis is complete.
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